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Sandblasting / painting a sleds exhaust system
- How much should a shop charge for this service?
started by sledfreak139
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October 18th 2009 at 5:43 PM
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sledfreak139
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I am looking at getting my y-pipe, pipe, and silencer all sandblasted and repainted. What should something like this cost. My pipe and especially my fathers exhaust system is very rusty and has barely any paint left. I already got a quote from a guy, but I want to hear what you guys think before I say the number.
Thanks guys!
2005 Polaris Switchback 600: SlyDog PowderHound Ski's, SLP Air Box Mod, V-Force 3 Reeds, 144" track fully studded, Powermadd Pivot Riser and 4" block, Polaris Hand guards,
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October 18th 2009 at 6:06 PM
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kylepotaoes
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I'm guessing around $125-175 maybe
1981 Yamaha Enticer 250
1984 Yamaha Phazer
1988 Yamaha Bravo
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October 18th 2009 at 6:15 PM
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CRASHSKIDOO
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Cmon get a wire brush on your drill or grinder and clean and paint it yourself. Use a high heat paint and they come out like new.
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October 18th 2009 at 6:51 PM
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arcticcatmatt
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I have yet to see anyones hold up..
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October 18th 2009 at 6:53 PM
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xc_rider08
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Quote originally posted by arcticcatmatt
I have yet to see anyones hold up..
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October 18th 2009 at 6:56 PM
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greasemonkey
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Quote originally posted by CRASHSKIDOO
Cmon get a wire brush on your drill or grinder and clean and paint it yourself. Use a high heat paint and they come out like new.
Good idea but it won't work.
The metal has to be sandblasted completely otherwise the paint will not stay on.
The proper way is to sandblast, paint with a ceramic base paint, then bake in a oven at 4 to 5 hundred degrees for 2 to 3 hours.
Been there, done that.
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October 18th 2009 at 9:13 PM
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will_5
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Quote originally posted by arcticcatmatt
I have yet to see anyones hold up..
x3
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October 18th 2009 at 9:13 PM
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trailjunkie
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you can do it yourself, but you will be doin it every season. I would guess no more than $200.
'99 XC 600
1.25" track
SS rumble pack
Rox 3.5" risers
coming soon- boost bottle
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October 18th 2009 at 9:38 PM
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sledfreak139
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Why wouldn't it last?
The estimate I was given was $125 for all three sandblasted and painted...
2005 Polaris Switchback 600: SlyDog PowderHound Ski's, SLP Air Box Mod, V-Force 3 Reeds, 144" track fully studded, Powermadd Pivot Riser and 4" block, Polaris Hand guards,
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October 18th 2009 at 9:49 PM
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scaryfast
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It wont last because of the extreme heat changes the metal goes through when riding and parking the sled.
days get shorter, nights get longer, snow gets deeper, life gets better
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October 19th 2009 at 11:37 AM
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Bames
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I am thinking about doing this to my old sled, only not sandblasting. Why couldn't I sand it down to bare metal and paint then, and use the engine's heat instead of an oven?
2007 IQ H.O. CFI 600
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October 19th 2009 at 12:50 PM
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Empire087
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Its not like we are talking out of our ass by saying it isnt working, quite a few people have tried it. It hasnt really had much success either, however. if its bad enough its not like its gonna make it any worse by sandblasting/painting it. You may find a way that actually works and comes out nice.
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October 19th 2009 at 12:51 PM
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sledfreak139
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Quote originally posted by Bames
I am thinking about doing this to my old sled, only not sandblasting. Why couldn't I sand it down to bare metal and paint then, and use the engine's heat instead of an oven?
2005 Polaris Switchback 600: SlyDog PowderHound Ski's, SLP Air Box Mod, V-Force 3 Reeds, 144" track fully studded, Powermadd Pivot Riser and 4" block, Polaris Hand guards,
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October 19th 2009 at 2:26 PM
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Hutch_XLT
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Quote originally posted by sledfreak139
Quote originally posted by Bames
I am thinking about doing this to my old sled, only not sandblasting. Why couldn't I sand it down to bare metal and paint then, and use the engine's heat instead of an oven?
I sanded mine down with a sanding wheel attachment on my cordless drill and also by hand. I then used the Dupli color hi temp paint.
It turned out nice and lasted a season or two. but like mentioned, it doesn't hold up for long. Just plan on doing it every season or every other. Here is a pic.
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October 19th 2009 at 3:10 PM
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trailjunkie
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Quote originally posted by Bames
I am thinking about doing this to my old sled, only not sandblasting. Why couldn't I sand it down to bare metal and paint then, and use the engine's heat instead of an oven?
You can do it, but it will only last a season, or two if you take care to clean it. Ive seen it done enuff times, and have done it myself, and I am an industrial painter. Trust us when we say, it wont last. but you should paint the y pipe. Use stove black, the paint they use for painting wood stoves. Its flat black and looks good. Maybe instead of painting the exhaust, you could sand the bad spots, and finish with a very very fine grit and then buff, polish. A shiny exhaust looks awesome. still only lasts couple seasons too.
'99 XC 600
1.25" track
SS rumble pack
Rox 3.5" risers
coming soon- boost bottle
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October 19th 2009 at 3:15 PM
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kingofkings
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Would a primer work before adding paint or is there such thing as high temp primer?
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October 19th 2009 at 3:22 PM
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polaris91
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there is a primer but you would need to prime then bake the primer on for a while and then go back and bake the paint on after when i first painted my pipe i had painted it and then i put a hi temp clear over it and the paint under neith the clear relesed gasses when it was baking causing the clear to bubble and made the whilt thing look like a perfectly toasted marshmellow....
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October 19th 2009 at 3:57 PM
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sledfreak139
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Quote originally posted by polaris91
there is a primer but you would need to prime then bake the primer on for a while and then go back and bake the paint on after when i first painted my pipe i had painted it and then i put a hi temp clear over it and the paint under neith the clear relesed gasses when it was baking causing the clear to bubble and made the whilt thing look like a perfectly toasted marshmellow....
HaHaHa thats awsome! lol
2005 Polaris Switchback 600: SlyDog PowderHound Ski's, SLP Air Box Mod, V-Force 3 Reeds, 144" track fully studded, Powermadd Pivot Riser and 4" block, Polaris Hand guards,
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October 20th 2009 at 10:14 AM
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arcticcatmatt
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Here is a thread to read for those thinking of doing this. I did this TWICE and same results both times. I sandblasted my ass off, them babys were raw. I did exactly as the can said, even had it baked on in an oven for the time and temp they needed. Read this thread and look at my pictures
http://www.snowmobilefanatics.com/forum/...splay.aspx
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October 20th 2009 at 10:27 AM
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XLT96rider
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^Too bad you had to go through it twice!! When I did my pipes, I just blasted them (there was still some rust on them). Then sprayed and installed. When it comes to touch-up, I start the engine and spray them. Yep, on the sled with hot pipes. I've only touched-up twice in the past two years and they still look pretty good.
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October 21st 2009 at 11:19 AM
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sledfreak139
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I thought ceramic coating would be harder to do.
Do you guys just use your kitchen oven? Does it make the oven stink like paint for a while?
I don't even think my exhaust would fit in an oven. I am very interested in ceramic coating now that i see its not that bad of a process.
2005 Polaris Switchback 600: SlyDog PowderHound Ski's, SLP Air Box Mod, V-Force 3 Reeds, 144" track fully studded, Powermadd Pivot Riser and 4" block, Polaris Hand guards,
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